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Overview |
City College of New York | USMMA | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 11% |
Admission |
City College of New York | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $67 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City College of New York | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 85% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 943 students)
City College of New York vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or USMMA?
- CUNY City College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at City College of New York than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($14,880.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than City College of New York ($4,891 vs. $5,181)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 118.8% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($9,822 vs. $4,489)
City College of New York vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 95 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than USMMA (27.3%)
City College of New York vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or USMMA? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USMMA and City College of New York.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $42,600 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $49,800)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $4,900 lower median federal student loan debt than City College of New York graduates. ($6,500 vs. $11,400)
- USMMA graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than City College of New York graduates. ($67 vs. $117)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/